She voiced concerns about the unknown risks of electronic cigarettes. North Collier Fire Rescue is working alongside the state to determine if the lithium battery inside the device caused the explosion.

“I hope that people see this and think twice before they spend their hard-earned money on something that could really change their life forever,” Stefanacci said.

By the end of the day Tuesday, she said Spahlinger was still unable to breathe without a ventilator.